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SM Playhouse Theatre

Santa Monica · $545/week · ★ 4.6 (93 reviews)

Santa Monica Playhouse offers a summer theatre workshop for ages 6-17, focusing on acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft, culminating in a full production.

▌ Editor's read The Santa Monica Playhouse Theatre offers a summer workshop for children aged 6-17, focusing on acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft, culminating in a full production. The website states the Playhouse has been operating for over 20 years, indicating a long-standing presence in the community. The program is a day camp, running Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, it highlights experienced instructors. Google reviews for Santa Monica Playhouse show a rating of 4.7 stars based on 104 reviews, with many praising the quality of productions and the positive impact on children. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association, and no state license number was found on the website. The Playhouse is part of the Edgemar Center for the Arts, founded by Michelle Danner and Larry Moss.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–15

SM Playhouse Theatre sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right performing arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Performing Arts
  • Ages: 4–15
  • Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
  • Address: 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • Phone: (310) 394-9779
  • Cost notes: $495-$545/session

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about SM Playhouse Theatre

What ages does SM Playhouse Theatre accept?
SM Playhouse Theatre is open to children ages 4–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does SM Playhouse Theatre cost?
SM Playhouse Theatre publishes $545/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $545 median for performing arts camps in Santa Monica. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are SM Playhouse Theatre's hours?
SM Playhouse Theatre runs 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does SM Playhouse Theatre provide lunch?
SM Playhouse Theatre does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does SM Playhouse Theatre compare to other performing arts camps in Santa Monica?
SM Playhouse Theatre is one of 6 performing arts camps in Santa Monica that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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